Publications by authors named "A D T Muntingh"
Background: Taking patient preference into consideration has received increased attention in the last decades. We conducted a meta-analysis to estimate the effects of patient preference on clinical outcome, satisfaction and adherence regarding treatment of depression and anxiety.
Methods: Pubmed, Embase, PsycINFO and Scopus were searched for (cluster) randomized controlled trials.
Background: Depression in adolescents and young adults is common and causes considerable disease burden while hampering their development, leading to adverse consequences in later life. Although treatment is available, young people are a vulnerable group regarding uptake and completion of treatment. To improve this, insight into youth's preferences for treatment is essential.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDropout from psychological or pharmacological treatment for anxiety and depressive disorders is common. It is especially problematic in adolescents and young adults because of the adverse consequences for their development. Reasons for treatment dropout can be divided into therapy-process related factors, attitudinal aspects, and practical issues.
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- Social anxiety disorder (SAD) can be effectively treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), but there is limited understanding of how symptom severity affects treatment outcomes.
- This study aimed to investigate whether the severity of SAD symptoms at the start of therapy influences the degree of improvement after undergoing CBT.
- The research included a meta-analysis of 12 studies with 1246 participants, revealing a significant reduction in symptoms from baseline to post-treatment when comparing CBT results to a waiting list control group.
Background: Shared decision making (SDM) is advised in the treatment guideline for depressive disorders. However, it’s unclear if SDM contributes to the optimization of care.
Aim: To provide an overview of the effects of SDM within the treatment of depression on treatment outcome, patient satisfaction and adherence through a meta-analysis and systematic review.